Cocoa GRRRRRRANOLA Crunch

GRANOLA

gggggggrrrrranoooooooooolaaaaaaa.....

This delightful treat can be found in a kazillion different flavours and packages in the grocery store, but have you ever taken a look at the nutritional counts on a bag of granola?????

Ugghhhhhhh it's not good!!

Typically granola has a ton of added sugars and often oils as well. This really takes away from the thought of it as a healthy breakfast or snack option doesn't it?!

Granola CAN be a great way to get your complex carbohydrates in ( best pre workout, or earlier in your day for prolonged energy)
You can get creative with homemade granola by adding your favorite fruits, seeds and nuts.

In this particular batch I kept it really simple, mostly because all of my baking stuff is at Kevin's and not in my own cupboards:(

~Granola La Cocoa~

2C Old Fashioned Oats

1+ tsp Cinnamon

1+ tsp Cocoa

2 packages Stevia

2Tbsp slivered Almonds

2Tbsp chopped dates

1Tbsp carob chips ( added in prior to storing)

1/3C pure no sugar added Apple Juice

2 Tbsp no sugar added Maple Syrup ( ED SMITH)

1/4 Tbsp Vanilla 

1 Tbsp cold water

-Mix all your dry ingredients together, minus the carob chips
-In a separate bowl mix your wet ingredients.


-Add wet to dry and mix well, until everything sticks together.


-Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and bake in a preheated oven (@350) for 45 minutes.
-Remove and toss well every 15 minutes.


In the ENTIRE recipe your calories look like this:
1077 Calories
25.25g Fat
170 g Carbohydrates
28 g Protein
25 g Fibre


So even split into 6 servings, you are under 180 calories, 28 g carbs, almost 5 g protein and close to 5g fibre.


Topped with about 1/2C plain NON FAT GREEK YOGURT and a small handful of blueberries you have a DELICIOUS breakfast or pre workout snack :)